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Living Lab
CTH offers businesses an environment to test, develop, and showcase innovative technologies.
The Living Lab at STFC’s Campus Technology Hub offers businesses a unique opportunity to test, develop, and showcase innovative technologies in a real-world environment. Equipped with cutting-edge infrastructure including 5G, LoRaWAN, IoT platforms alongside 3D printing and VR/AR technologies. The facility enables small and medium-sized enterprises to accelerate product development, validate solutions, and access expert technical support. Whether you’re working on smart city applications, digital health tools, or advanced manufacturing systems, the Living Lab provides a flexible and low-risk space to experiment and refine your ideas.
SMEs benefit from direct access to STFC’s research expertise, collaborative networks, and innovation funding pathways, helping to bridge the gap between concept and commercialisation. The Living Lab fosters co-creation with industry, academia, and public sector partners, making it an ideal launchpad for scalable, impactful technologies. With tailored support and a collaborative ethos, the Campus Technology Hub empowers SMEs to drive digital transformation and unlock new market opportunities.
https://www.dl-incubation.stfc.ac.uk/living-lab/
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ITAC Material Labs
Chemical and Material Laboratories with access to shared equipment and facilities.
ITAC Biology Labs
Biology Laboratories (up to class II) with access to shared biological equipment and facilities.
3D Printing
Dedicated additive manufacturing laboratory, designed to support businesses in accelerating product development.
5G Ecosystem
Our 5G Ecosystem offers businesses a powerful platform to develop, test, and scale next-generation digital solutions
Digital Prototyping
Digital prototyping tools to virtually model and demonstrate key features during the product development process.
Laboratory Equipment Access
Our shared laboratory facilities provide access to high-quality analytical equipment.